Chuck Taylor All Star 1950s

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star has been produced since 1917, but the 1950s era represents the apex of the shoe's cultural significance. The original rubber fox logo, the ankle patch with Chuck Taylor's signature, and the canvas upper construction of 1950s examples are significantly different from later production. In the 1950s, over 90% of American basketball players wore Converse. The shift from sports performance to cultural icon happened gradually in the 1960s-70s. Original 1950s examples with the original box: $500–$2,000.